Sigma fp L vs Sony A99 II

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma fp L and Sony A99 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and A99 II (42MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The fp L was introduced 4 years after the A99 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the fp L scores versus the A99 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma fp L and Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma fp L Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L features external measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check out the Sigma fp L and Sony A99 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the fp L against the A99 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and A99 II is 83 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and A99 II.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sigma fp L to render greater detail using its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent fp L provides an advantage in sensor innovation.